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Regina & Ada
Dear Birthmother,
Thank you so much for reading our profile and taking the time to get to know us. We can not know exactly what you are feeling right now as you consider making an adoption plan for your child, but we do know that this must be one of the most difficult and important decisions of your life. While this profile is just a small look into our life, we hope it shows you all the love we have to give your child and the joy and happiness in our home. Our thoughts are with you during this time and our sincere hope is that we meet in person and have a chance to get to know one another better.
Our names are Ada, Regina and Timothy. We live in one of the most beautiful and kid friendly places in the U.S. – Seattle, Washington. Most importantly, we have been together for 17 years and have spent a good deal of that time creating a secure and loving home for us and for the children we hoped to have.
Over the past years, we have gone through so much to create our family. Regina’s last pregnancy was very difficult and she was on strict bed rest for 5 months, 3 of those in the hospital. It was a scary time but we had each other and our family and friends for support and in August of 2008 we had the joy of welcoming our son, Timothy Kaelan into the world. Timothy was two months premature and given our history, having any additional children on our own is probably “not in the cards” for us.
We have always wanted more than one child and creating and expanding a family through adoption is very familiar to us. Many of our good friends have adopted and that is why we are so excited that you may be considering us to adopt your child.
About Us
We met in New York City at a casual dinner at the home a of mutual friend. We both knew instantly that we had each met someone special that night. After our first meeting we spent all of our time together and it did not take long for us each to be certain that we were going to be life partners. Our relationship is permanent and is built on mutual respect and a deep love for one another. We are best friends and from the beginning have always had the same values and goals in life.
We moved to Seattle from New York City about ten years ago and we love it! One of the primary reasons that we made the move was to find the best environment for us to raise a family. Seattle has all the benefits of a world class city without the big city hassles. Seattle has great schools, museums and parks but we are 30 minutes away from the mountains, forests and lakes too.
We both come from loving families and are very close to our brothers, sisters, parents and our many nieces and nephews. Regina’s sister and brother and seven nieces and nephews are all within five miles of our house and we see them often. Her parents are about an hour away. Ada’s family is all in Atlanta but they come to visit often. Our home is usually the gathering spot for family and friends in the area whether it is just a normal weekend barbeque or some special event or holiday.
Our typical weekend activities might include going for a long walk in the neighborhood, playing with other kids Timothy’s age at the local park or perhaps grabbing a bite to eat at a restaurant after a visit to the zoo. Although we love just being at home we also love taking vacations to different places and really treasure this family time together. In April, we all headed to Atlanta to spend time with Ada’s family. This past summer we went to the mountains over the Fourth of July holiday. The weather was very warm and Timothy enjoyed his first time going into the “big pool.” In August, we rented a beach house right on the water. We had a blast on our walks looking at the boats and seagulls and watching Timothy as he discovered for the first time the feeling of sand going through his fingers. Prior to having Timothy, both of us traveled a lot and it was so fun to experience different countries and cultures. This is something we definitely plan to do again in the future. In addition, we love to take long road trips to see different U.S. cities and national parks and anticpate continuing that tradtion.
In our home, celebrating holidays and honoring longstanding traditions are also very important to us. The family gatherings and celebrations we were part of as children (and now) provided each of us with a sense of security, stability and joy in life. We admit that we eagerly anticipate holiday times and family gatherings as a great excuse to prepare a big meal and participate in activities to make the day special and memorable. Whether it's decorating the Christmas tree, carving the pumpkin, making the Fourth of July cake or coloring and hunting for Easter eggs we plan to continue these time-honored traditions with our children.
Regina on Ada
Ada grew up in Atlanta surrounded by her Mom, Dad, brother, cousins and grandparents. On weekends, Ada spent a good deal of time with her grandparents on their farm and developed a love for animals and the outdoors at a young age. After attending college in North Carolina, Ada moved to London for a few years and then on to New York City where she began career in real estate. Ada is very loyal and caring and her family and friends are very important to her. She makes the effort to keep up with people. Every other year many of her childhood friends get together at the beach in North Carolina in order to spend the weekend together. All the spouses and kids are invited too and the everyone has a blast together. It’s just like going to a family summer camp!
Ada works in commercial real estate and has a strong stable work environment less than 4 miles from our home. Just like her Dad, Ada is a very hard worker and she does everything she can to mentor and help people she meets along the way. I am so proud of the fact that many of the people who work for Ada have now decided to finish college or have gotten their masters degree while still working for her. She is very well respected and liked by all those who work for her.
Ada has an infectious laugh and has a joy about her that is contagious. Ada is very confident person but she is also extremely kind and generous and will go out of her way to help others. Ada loves being a parent and she is really good at it! She spends all of her free time with Timothy – going for walks, swimming, reading to him and generally having fun. Ada is very serious about being a good parent but I would say she also enjoys being silly and routinely gets down on the floor to play with Timothy causing him to squeal with laughter and big smiles. Ada is the love of my life and I can not imagince my life without her.
Ada on Regina
Regina grew up in Los Angeles and is the youngest of 5 children. She attended college in Los Angeles and after Regina graduated she moved to New York City. I am so thankful she did as we would not have met otherwise. Regina is the sort of person that people gravitate to – she is approachable, outgoing, friendly and fun. From the first time we met, Regina had such an energy and presence about her I knew that I wanted to get to know her better.
Regina is the one that makes sure every holiday is special in our home. Our neighbors all tease her about being our local Martha Stewart as she makes festive decorations for the front door and for inside our house. During the spring and summer months Regina heads out to her garden. She definitely has a green thumb! Regina makes our house a special place and she makes Timothy, me and all who enter our home feel welcomed and loved.
Regina left her position as the President and CEO of a local company in order to be a full time Mom. Regina has a big heart and is happiest when she is doing things for others. I can tell Regina loves being a stay at home Mom and plans on that being her “full time job” from now on. Regina is a wonderful with Timothy and to watch them play and laugh together is magical. When Timothy gets older I know she will look forward to walking him to school, helping him, with his homework and projects and she is the sort who will be very involved at his school. Regina also loves to cook and bake and lucky for us she is good at it! We really love her (for example: lasagna) or (strawberry cupcakes)! Timothy and I are both very fortunate to have Regina in our lives.
About Timothy
Timothy is 15 months old. He is so full of love and life! He is also a very determined little guy which helped him thorough the issues he initially faced being born premature. He is just beginning to walk and it is so fun to see the joy and sense of accomplishment on his face as he makes his way across the room. He knows he is doing something special and it shows. Many of Timothy’s cousins live close by and love to come over to play with him. Timothy also loves his doggie and kitties and he gets so excited anytime they come in the room. Timothy knows it’s playtime and we are grateful that the animals are very patient with him.
Timothy is a happy and smiley baby. As we encounter people in the stores or out on a walk we hear the same thing from friends and strangers – "what a happy little boy you have." Every day we do our best to make sure he is learning, having fun and feels special and treasured. Since he came home from the hospital, Timothy has been surrounded by family and friends and he is a very outgoing and social. It is not hard to imagine how wonderful and caring he will be as a big brother.
About our Home
Our home is on a street lined with wonderful old trees in one of Seattle’s historic neighborhoods. Our backyard is fenced in with lots of grass and we have a large finished basement with windows, so there is ample room for play no matter what the weather brings. Our neighborhood is full of children and there are two grade schools within walking distance of our home. It's not unusual to see the neighborhood kids playing a game of hopscotch on the sidewalk or catch in one of several parks, also within walking distance of our house. Ada, Timothy and I share our home with our terrific dog, Grady and our two very personable and friendly cats, Pipper and Rhett.
Our Hope for Your Baby
Although both of us came from different parts of the country, we were both brought up in very similar ways. As we each grew up, both of our parents instilled in us the importance of having a loving family relationship, spirituality and a belief in God, honesty and a good work ethic. We were also taught that education is important and that we could achieve anything if we "put our minds to it and worked hard." We promise to be true to these core values. Our children will be encouraged to achieve their highest potential but will always be loved and treasured for who he or she is as a person. In addition, our home will be an environment where our children will feel very special, loved and confident in his or her abilities.
What's Next?
We hope our words and pictures have helped give you a sense of us, our values and how much love we have to give a child. Ada and I would welcome the opportunity to meet you in person so that all of us can get to know more about each other. We are ready, willing and able to provide an emotionally supportive, spiritually rich and loving home for your child.
We know that considering an adoption plan for your child takes bravery, strength and selflessness. We want to thank you for taking the time to read our letter. If you would like to speak with us about adopting your child or have question for us, please contact AdoptHelp at (800) 637-7999.
We wish you all the best as you decide what situation feels right for you and your child.
Regina and Ada
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